The Australian partnered the four-year-old in his first start in Hong Kong but missed his next start through suspension, costing him the sought-after ride in the Classic Mile last week.

Purton pulled off the coup during the week, after describing the effort of his Classic Mile mount Superich as “terrible” following the race.

Speaking to The Post, Purton said he was impressed with what the Frankie Lor Fu-chuen-trained galloper had been able to produce in his short time in Hong Kong which includes a win, a third and a fourth.

“He ran a nice race first-up, he was obviously very impressive second-up, albeit on a rain-affected track and then last time it was a very awkward gate,” Purton said.

“It was always going to be hard to get the right position and the right run in the [Classic Mile], the way it was going to be run. He copped a bit of a bump in the straight as well, so all-in-all I thought it was a pretty good effort.

“Going forward, back up in distance, he looks like he is a solid chance in the two races.”